Psalms 71:2
Deliver me in your righteousness, and rescue me. Turn your ear to me, and save me.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
In Context
1In you, LORD, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed.
Cross References
Psalms 10:17LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,
Psalms 17:6I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.
Psalms 31:2Bow down your ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me.
Psalms 43:1Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.
Psalms 143:1Hear my prayer, LORD. Listen to my petitions. In your faithfulness and righteousness, relieve me.
Daniel 9:16Lord, according to all your righteousness, please let your anger and your wrath be turned away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain; because for our sins and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people have become a reproach to all who are around us.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 71:2-14
David Professes His Confidence in God; Believing Prayers. 1 In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God :… Read the whole commentary →